Grenchen, CH-SO
TEAM LEADER & SETUP OPERATOR PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY - on site
- 24 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Grenchen, CH-SO
About the job
Your future employer
Our employees contribute significantly to the success of the Swiss-made watches, movements and components produced at ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse through their expertise, passion and commitment. Our company is part of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch conglomerate with 16 renowned brands and numerous production companies highly specialised both in watchmaking and other industrial sectors.
The Swatch Business Unit is responsible for the development, production, assembly and delivery of watch heads for the Swatch and Flik Flak brands.
Become part of our multicultural team and help shape the future of innovative and high-quality products as
Your future areas of responsibility
- Technical and personnel management of the production team in the injection moulding area
- Ensuring a smooth production process in terms of quality, deadlines and efficiency
- Deployment and resource planning (personnel, machines and equipment)
- Introduction, training and further development of employees
- Conducting employee appraisals and supporting personnel matters
- Continuous optimisation of processes and workflows (CIP)
- Setting up and programming injection moulding machines and peripheral equipment
- Participation in sampling, process optimisation and automation projects
- Ensuring quality requirements and handling complaints
- Close cooperation with quality assurance, laboratory, toolmaking and logistics
Your skills and competencies
Completed training as a plastic technologist with a federal certificate of competence (EFZ) or a comparable qualification
- Leadership experience in industrial plastic production is an advantage
- Sound knowledge in injection moulding and the manufacture of plastic parts
- Experience in optimising production processes and lean management
- Structured, independent and responsible way of working
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Languages
- You have fluent German skills; knowledge of French is an advantage
What to expect from us
An exciting working environment in a company that is constantly evolving and offers numerous benefits:
- Diverse opportunities for further training
- Internal mobility with attractive career prospects
- Five or six weeks’ holiday per year (depending on age and/or function)
- 40-hour week according to the collective labour agreement
- Attractive salary policy and good social benefits
- Three weeks’ paternity leave and up to 19 weeks’ maternity leave
- Company restaurant
- Discounts on products from the Swatch Group and other partner companies
- Sports activities and company events
- Contribution to health insurance
Where to find us
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse
2540 Grenchen
Good accessibility by public transport
Ready for the next step?
Tell us what excites you. We look forward to receiving your complete application!
Please apply exclusively online via our website – for the sake of the environment and to ensure efficient processing.
Franziska Brenner
HR Business Partner